Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 What I know about gardening rivals my indepth knowledge of nuclear fusion (or is it fission?). I recall that the local fields in 17 seem to have plenty of folks cutting back the vines around February time. Last year I followed them and snipped away ruthlessly in February - when in Rome etc. No harm done and we had a good growth later on.It would suit me to get on with a good vine trim around now - late November. Is this OK or a bit dodgy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoverfrog Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I believe that it is possible to do the pruning before or after winter, but after is preferable.The theory seems to be that leaving the stems long overwinter protects them to a certain extent - i.e. if you prune too early the subsequent frosts can damage the new ends.I guess it depends where you are - here in the Limousin we get really, really sharp frosts until nearly Easter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Now would be completely the wrong time, you can trust the locals on this one, late Feb early March, even if they bleed. Pruning now leaves them open to infection, pruning just before they start to grow is much better.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Many thanks.That's sorted that out then. February / March it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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